Serving 895 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Union Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union Mill Elementary School's student population of 895 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
895 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Mill Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Union Mill Elementary School is ranked #512 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Union Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Union Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centreville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Union Mill Elementary School?
895 students attend Union Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Union Mill Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Mill Elementary School?
Union Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union Mill Elementary School offer ?
Union Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Mill Elementary School part of?
Union Mill Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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